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LWVRI - Advocacy - Issues

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Federal judge suspends witness, notary requirements for RI mail ballots

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Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2020.

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The lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, Campaign Legal Center, and law firm Fried Frank on behalf of voting rights advocacy groups — Common Cause Rhode Island and the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island — and 3 Rhode Islanders

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Lawsuit filed to overturn Rhode Island’s witness/notary requirements for voting by mail

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Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2020.

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“The pandemic has shone a bright light on the barriers facing our most vulnerable voters in Rhode Island. Without relief from onerous laws like our witness requirement, these voters will be disenfranchised,” said Jane Koster, president of the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island.

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Library funding disparities beg for redress

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Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2020.

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OUR TURN

Library funding disparities beg for redress

By Joan Retsinas and Maureen Romans, League of Women Voters

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Ghost Gun Bill Signed!

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

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Ghost Guns - The Governor signed the bill June 23, 2020!

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Local Leagues and Activities

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Join us for League activities throughout the state

Rhode Island is a small state and League activities are open to all members of the League in Rhode Island regardless of local League affiliation. Please help us with events, advocacy, voter service, or even just enjoy a book with us. To see some of our activities, try the "Committee" links below. Join the League!

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The Safe and Healthy Voting in 2020 Act

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

Public Statement

June 11, 2020

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Expand access to mail ballots this election year

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

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OUR TURN
Expand access to mail ballots this election year
By Jane W. Koster, John Marion and Steven Brown Providence Journal 5/11/2020

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TO PROTECT PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO VOTE

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

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March 26, 2020
VOTING RIGHTS GROUPS URGE STEPS TO PROTECT PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO VOTE

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Voting Rights

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The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that voting is a fundamental citizen right that must be guaranteed (LWVUS Position March 1982). Current issues are: Expanding Voter Access, Redistricting, Money in Politics, and Fighting Voter

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Redistricting

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See our updated Redistricting page with information on what's going on and how to be involved in Rhode Island.

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